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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,496.95, 384,333.72 and 151,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,496.95, 384,333.72 and 151,180.75 is: 208,633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,496.95 : 384,333.72 = 151,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,496.95/384,333.72 = 151,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,496.95x = 384,333.72 × 151,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,496.95x = 58,103,859,079.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103,859,079.06/278,496.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,633.73

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